Relay technician Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Essential Functions

General supervision required : Must have technical skills in the maintenance and construction of substation protective relay and SCADA control systems. Candidates will perform Relay C&M activities in accordance with Duke Energy relay construction and maintenance standards. The performance of relay maintenance activity will primarily include testing and repair of protective relays, functional testing, commissioning and repair of relay protection systems, repair and testing of SCADA control systems at Generation, Transmission and Distribution facilities.

The Relay Technician will support the planning and scheduling of crew work activities. Maintain accurate records and operate all tools and test equipment used to maintain substation protective relay systems; the ability to interface with other people to make maintenance activities work smoothly. Dependent on region, may be subject to callouts, overtime, and overnight travel as necessary to support work and attend training in other locations.

• Must demonstrate basic computer skills and have basic knowledge of Relay related software.
• Responsible for practice and set an example of safe job performance. Must possess good communication skills, including working with others to create good working conditions.
• Support of Corporate, group, department, and unit goals with conduct instrumental in projecting a proper image for Duke Energy and its employees.
• Self-motivated with good leadership qualities that include good field decision-making skills.

Minimum Qualifications :

Incumbents are expected to continue developing complex skills.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

EOE / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.